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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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